The rythym in caos


Tricolori, simbolo dell’Italia is sharing two of three colours with Polish flag. What else do we share with Italian? How do we differ? I’d like to show it on the examples of the traditional cuisine, food, eating habits.
Morning
When I wake-up in the morning one of the first think I do is to prepare caffetiera . I love waiting my coffee and listening the sound when it’s coming out, making characteristic a sound, it seems to saying me : Have a good day!. Traditional Italian coffee makes by moka or express is one of the most delightful things that exist (a bit of exaggeration, yes, but it is truth). In Italy coffee is basic for the breakfast, Italians take it with few biscuits or croissants, while  Poles do it during after- lunchtime hours.
Noon
In Italy all over the country between 12 and 15 there is an obligatory  break for lunch. The streets became empty, restaurants crowded, Italians are dedicating themselves to the second national religion, the kitchen. In Poland some people go for lunch, the others eat kanapki (sandwiches), depending on their conditions, social, economic or just time at disposal. Traditional Polish lunch – dinner we usually eat about 15-16, but nowadays the habits are changing.
Evening
I found out that in Poland exist a strong believe that eating after 6pm is not good for health and influence negatively the metabolism. Old generation don’t cook the food in the evening, but eat kanapki. In Italy people believe that eating even after 9 pm is good for health as they meet for the dinner not only for eating but to socialise, thus prevent the stress and diseases.
We are now looking at Italy with a sympathy and worry, how can they deal the situation. I think that in extremal condition when usual schedules are topsy-turvy the Italian traditional hours of meal might help them to stay together, find peace  and be optimistic.

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